THE QUALITY PIVOT: Why Cash Flow is the New "AI Alpha"

Institutional capital is rotating aggressively into Earnings Quality as the AI hype cycle cools. The market now prioritises deep cash reserves and tangible buybacks as the only reliable hedges against 2026’s macro volatility. Here’s how to transition from 'growth at any cost' to fortress durability.

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Updated10 Apr 2026, 10:49 AM IST
Cash flow takes center stage as investors shift from “growth at any cost” to financial durability, focusing on liquidity, profitability, and long-term stability.
Cash flow takes center stage as investors shift from “growth at any cost” to financial durability, focusing on liquidity, profitability, and long-term stability.
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As the AI hype cools, institutional capital pivots to earnings quality—prioritising strong cash flows, resilient balance sheets, and buybacks to navigate 2026’s macro volatility.
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